North Gem’s New Superintendent set for new year

The following letter was drafted by North Gem School District’s new Superintendent Kyler Miller.  At the end of last school year, Superintendent Todd Shumway announced that he would be leaving the area to serve in a position with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints BYU-Hawaii International Teacher Education Program in New Zealand.  Miller has officially taken over in the position, and will welcome this year’s students to classes in less than a month.  The Enterprise welcomes Miller to his new position, and wishes him well on this exciting adventure!

Dear North Gem Community, 

I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself. My name is Kyler Miller. I am so excited to be the new superintendent at North Gem. 

Prior to coming to North Gem I taught computer science at Irving Middle School. As well as coached girls’ basketball at Highland High School. I loved teaching and will always cherish the time I spent in the classroom, and the lessons I learned being on the sidelines coaching. I love education, and building relationships with teachers, students, and families. I have a deep respect and passion for the work that goes on inside the classroom and cherish the time and experiences that I had as a teacher. There is no greater work than teaching. Being able to see students grow and change is amazing. 

Education is universal and eternal, we are all lifelong learners, whether that is formal education or life experiences. Education is ubiquitous. I have been a formal student for several years and will continue to learn and gain as much education as I can through my life. I truly love learning. I graduated from Idaho State University with a Bachelor’s in History and a minor in Political Science. I continued my education and graduated with a Master of Arts in History and a Master of Arts in Teaching, as well as a graduate certificate in Geo Spatial Information Science, and my K-12 principal endorsement. 

I have made it my goal to gain as much understanding of teaching pedagogy, curriculum development, and student engagement strategies as I can. I am excited to share my experiences with the students, faculty, and each of you. I have been impressed and love the support and dedication for the school that I have seen in my short time in your community. I am inspired and humbled, to share in this wonderful work of educating young people with you. 

I have a passion and vision for fostering a culture of excellence, equity, and innovation that I know will continue to build upon and propel North Gem to even greater successes. 

I am beyond excited and grateful for the opportunity to work within this wonderful community. I look forward to getting to know the wonderful families and community members as we strive to build the best possible educational opportunities for the students at North Gem. 

If you have any questions for me, please do not hesitate to email, or make an appointment to meet in the school. I promise to strive to be open and available to you and any concerns and questions that may arise. I value and welcome input and feedback from the community. 

Thank you for your dedication and commitment to the students, teachers, support staff, and families at North Gem, without each of you we limit our ability to create the best possible environment for learning.
Go Cowboys!

Kyler V. Miller